Create a 2 page, provide actual examples of how you have observed or directly experienced each pitfall in your workplace.
• For each pitfall and accompanying example, provide a statement indicating how you would avoid or overcome that pitfall.
• You may also present your response using a table format:
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Supervisory Pitfalls
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Observation of pitfall in current or former workplace
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How I would avoid or overcome this pitfall as a supervisor
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"One Size Fits All"
(A cookie-cutter approach to coaching all employees)
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The "Know It All"
(Believing that s/he is never wrong)
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"No Time"
(Neglecting the individual coaching process because of a perceived lack of time)
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"Stereotyping employees"
(Labeling employees as above average, below average, etc.)
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"Inappropriate focus"
(Addressing attitude, personality, or character rather than outcomes or behavior)
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"Inflexible"
(Failing to allow some leeway in how things get done)
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Overusing criticism or undeserved praise
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Offering excessive amounts of unsolicited advice
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